A victim of a multi-vehicle automobile accident is brought into the emergency de

1,2 -- Blood alcohol level. Since alcohol alters a person’s level of consciousness, the patient with slurred speech and lethargy would most likely have a blood alcohol level done. Similar to alcohol, some drugs can cause lethargy and slurred speech. The patient would most like have a urine drug screen done. Skull x-rays may or may not be indicated for the patient. Chest x-ray will most likely be done however not because of slurred speech or lethargy. Urinalysis will most likely be done however not because of slurred speech or lethargy.